Non-Monogamy and Midlife: Will There Be A Crisis?

Non-Monogamy and Midlife: Will There Be A Crisis?

From Evolving Love by Evolving Love Project

January 17, 2026 · 1h 6m

About this episode

The episode discusses navigating midlife without succumbing to stereotypes, focusing on personal growth and changes in intimacy and desire.

In today’s episode we talk about entering midlife without the stereotype of a meltdown. We explore grief for past versions of ourselves, tenderness for who we’re becoming, and how aging changes desire, ambition, creativity, and intimacy. We talk about perimenopause, slowing down, recalibrating expectations, and what it means to grow older together without panic or denial. Evolving Love Links: Website | Instagram | Substack | Youtube Resources From Episode: From Strength To Strength - Arthur C. Brooks Imperfects Podcast - Why Does Life Feel Harder at 40? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Host: Evolving Love Project

Topics covered

  • midlife
  • non-monogamy
  • aging
  • intimacy
  • perimenopause
  • self-discovery

Keywords

  • midlife crisis
  • non-monogamy
  • aging
  • intimacy
  • perimenopause
  • self-improvement

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Organizations: Imperfects Podcast

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